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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.65, 89.13 and 50.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.65, 89.13 and 50.85 is: 70.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.65 : 89.13 = 50.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.65/89.13 = 50.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.65x = 89.13 × 50.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.65x = 4,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532.26/64.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.10

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